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When you register to attend IRA's 58th Annual Convention in San Antonio, you're signing up for more than professional development—you're joining an exhilarating community of engaged educators who share your passion for literacy and who, like you, truly want to make a difference in this world.
Fees & Deadlines
| Pre-Registration Rates 12/3/12 - 3/22/13 |
On-Site Registration Rates 3/23/13 - 4/22/13 |
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|---|---|---|
| Full Convention (April 20-22) | ||
| Individual Member | $319 | $399 |
| Non-member | $399 | $479 |
| Student/IRA Emeritus/Developing Countries | $130 | $175 |
| Student Non-member* | $240 | $285 |
| Institute (April 19)—Additional registration fees apply | ||
| Individual Member | $129 | $169 |
| Non-member | $169 | $209 |
| Student/IRA Emeritus/Developing Countries | $115 | $155 |
| Student Non-member* | $149 | $180 |
| Convention, Single Day (April 20 or April 21 or April 22) | ||
| Individual Member | $199 | $229 |
| Non-member | $249 | $269 |
| Student/IRA Emeritus/Developing Countries | $115 | $115 |
| Student Non-member* | $175 | $175 |
| Luncheons | ||
| Saturday, April 20 Primary Literature Luncheon |
$65 | $65 |
| Sunday, April 21 Young Adult Literature Luncheon |
$65 | $65 |
| Monday, April 22 Book & Author Luncheon |
$65 | $65 |
*Non-member students will not be able to use the online registration process. Instead, please bring your completed registration form to the Attendee On-site, Special Services/Students counter upon your arrival at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in order to take advantage of the non-member student registration rates. You will need to bring a photo ID, proof of your student status, a student ID number, and your school name in order to receive your convention materials.
Your full convention registration includes:
- Access to more than 500 sessions, including our popular Teaching Edge series
- Admission to General Session speakers Rick Riordan, LeVar Burton, Debbie Silver, and Mo Willems
- Entrance to the Exhibit Hall, including Technology Row
- An opportunity to network with more than 10,000 reading professionals
- The chance to get your books signed by your favorite authors!
In addition, you'll get:
- IRA Tote Bag and ID Badge Holder
- IRA Coupon Booklet
- Copy of the Convention Program Book
- Copy of the Guide to the Stars (complete listing of author sessions/events)
Join IRA and Save!
In order to take advantage of the member registration rates, you must be a member of the International Reading Association. There's an option for every budget: a Basic membership is $39...an Online membership is $29...and a Student membership is available for $24.*
*Members who are fully retired and who have been an IRA member continuously for 10 years or more qualify for Emeritus membership.
**If you are a resident in one of the developing economy countries listed on the World Bank list at www.reading.org/devcountries, discounted IRA membership rates are available.
Quick Links:
- Register Online
- On-Site Registration Form
- Additional Registration Information
- Terms & Conditions
Prefer paper?
The deadline for mailing/faxing your
registration form was March 22, 2013.
Online registration remains open through
April 22, 2013.
